If you’ve looked into having a solar powered energy system in the past, you may have dismissed the idea out of hand. In many cases this may have been because of the high initial cost of the equipment and the long period that is necessary to recoup this cost in reduced energy bills. However, it […]
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A solar inverter is a vital element in any solar energy system, this unit will convert direct current or DC generated from the solar panel, into alternating current or AC. This is necessary, as usable AC power is required to run the appliances in most homes. In the past the traditional inverter was the only […]
The earth receives more energy from the sun in one hour than the power requirement of the world for the whole year. Solar energy is free, renewable, clean and sustainable. We know how to harness it and we know where to use it best. Below are the different uses of solar energy. Grid-Tied Residential Homes […]
Although there is a definite financial advantage to be gained when installing a solar powered alternative energy system for your home, it can be expensive. In order to get the system working in an average home you will likely need four 100 watt solar panels, a combiner, a charge controller, a pair of circuit breakers, […]
Solar energy is free but the tools that will enable you to harness this free energy are not. If you are planning to install a solar energy system right at your home and would like to know how much it would cost, there are 3 things you need to consider: First, the cost depends on […]
Utilizing solar energy or the power coming from the sun’s rays has many benefits. Let us take a closer look on each of them. •Solar energy saves money. In 2016, we saw the highest jump on residential electric rate. In some areas of the country, as much as 60% increase was seen. Many experts agree […]
As the cost of fuel continues to rise, a great number of home owners are considering investing in the installation of a solar energy system for their home. This usually involves situating solar panels on the roof of the property to passively collect solar energy. This is then converted into AC mains electricity that can […]
Solar energy for residential houses is nothing new. It has just been relegated to the background in lieu of rising cost of real estate; newer more advanced building materials, design and the limitation of resources. Since man started building homes, sunlight played a major influence in the design. In fact, even in the more advanced […]
Perhaps the greatest argument that could be leveled about having to use fossil and nuclear fuel is our dependence on it. Global warming, though a real serious threat, maybe something that we could only be very worried about. Singly nothing much could be done about it as it will take serious political will if it […]
The day may not be far off when the use of solar energy becomes a norm. There is now a deep conviction among experts that given a few years time, solar power will be in high demand that the cost will go down, inexpensive enough to undercut the prices of oil-generated electricity. Previous predictions that […]